Old Maps of Galesburg, Kansas for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 14 historic maps of Galesburg. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Galesburg's past.


Galesburg, KS maps

(14)
  1. 1886 Map of Parsons
    1886 Map of Parsons
    1886 Parsons
    1886 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas at the height of the railroad boom is anchored here by the growing hub of Parsons. Genealogists and historians can trace the early townships and rail sidings that shaped Labette County, from Oswego and Chetopa to rural stops like Ladore and Altamont.

  2. 1893 Map of Parsons
    1893 Map of Parsons
    1893 Parsons
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Kansas was a booming rail center in the late nineteenth century, dominated by the rise of Parsons. Genealogists can trace family connections through early settlements like Ladore, Mound Valley, and Altamont or along the Little Labette Creek drainage.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1945 Map of Parsons, 1956 Print
    1945 Map of Parsons, 1956 Print
    1945 Parsons
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Kansas at the end of World War II reveals a landscape of thriving rail hubs and vanishing rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the legacy of school districts like New Hope Sch, the grounds of the State Asylum, and the location of the Site of Wilsonton.

  4. 1946 Map of Parsons
    1946 Map of Parsons
    1946 Parsons
    1946 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas at the close of the 1940s reveals a landscape defined by busy rail hubs and a dense network of one-room schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural sites like Sylvandale Sch, Mt Calvary Cem, and the State Asylum at Parsons.

  5. 1947 Map of Parsons
    1947 Map of Parsons
    1947 Parsons
    1947 Print · USGS
    Parsons and the surrounding Labette County plains are caught here in the mid-1940s, a time of heavy rail traffic and established rural townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous small landmarks like Mt Calvary Cem, Shiloh Sch, and the Site of Wilsonton.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Joplin, 1954 Print
    1947 Joplin
    1954 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma are shown here during the late 1940s, a period of heavy industrial and military activity. Researchers can trace the extensive Tri-State Mining District, the layout of Camp Crowder, and local landmarks like Mount Hope Cem.

  7. 1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Map of Joplin
    1949 Joplin
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Kansas-Missouri borderlands thrive in the late 1940s, showing a robust network of railroad towns and river valleys. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural centers such as Chanute, Iola, and Fort Scott.

  8. 1954 Map of Joplin, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Joplin, 1967 Print
    1954 Joplin
    1967 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma is captured here during a peak era of mid-century industrial and agricultural activity. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of rural cemeteries or locate landmarks like the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant and Pittsburg State University.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Joplin
    1958 Map of Joplin
    1958 Joplin
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma is shown during the late fifties, a time of heavy rail traffic and mining activity. Local historians can trace the industrial landscape through the Joplin & Pittsburg Ry or locate family sites like Zion Ch and Bender Mounds.

  10. 1959 Map of Joplin
    1959 Map of Joplin
    1959 Joplin
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region’s mining and rail-driven economy is on full display in the late fifties. Genealogists can locate Lead and Zinc Mines near Joplin, family markers at Oak Hill Cem, and military history at Camp Clark.

  11. 1973 Map of Galesburg, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Galesburg, 1975 Print
    1973 Galesburg
    1975 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Neosho and Labette Counties is captured here in the early seventies, dominated by the railroad and the waters of Lake Parsons. Genealogists can trace local history through a high density of rural cemeteries like Mt Hope Cem and Ladore Cem.

  12. 1985 Map of Coffeyville
    1985 Map of Coffeyville
    1985 Coffeyville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and heavy industry anchored by the rail hubs of Independence and Coffeyville. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri Kansas Texas RR and locate sites like Fairview Cemetery or the Kansas Army Ammunition Plant.

  13. 1990 Map of Coffeyville
    1990 Map of Coffeyville
    1990 Coffeyville
    1990 Print · USGS
    Southeast Kansas in the late twentieth century is defined by its industrial sites and river valley rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the infrastructure of the Army Ammunition Plant, the local graves at Fairview Cemetery, and the extensive Strip Mine operations.

  14. 2022 Map of Galesburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Galesburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Galesburg
    2022 Print · USGS
    Galesburg and the Neosho County borderlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of structured section-line roads and prairie creeks. Researchers can locate numerous family-history sites like Ladore Cem, Mount Hope Cem, and the waters of Lake Parsons.

End of results
Showing maps 1-14 of 14

Top cities near Galesburg

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Galesburg?
  • What is the oldest map of Galesburg?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Galesburg for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Galesburg?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Galesburg?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Galesburg?
  • Where are historical maps of Galesburg sourced from?